So, the other night we were at a marina bash, and as it usually turns out, all the guys are hanging around discussing important world events, like where’s the best place to get a cheap beer when cruising Mexico, and all the ladies are up on the dance floor entertaining the troops. As I sat there and looked around, I realized just what a great lifestyle we have happened upon.  I mean, everywhere in the world people are worrying about where the next bomb will explode, and our biggest problem at the time was how to go get another cold beer without losing your seat in the...

When Jody & I sailed the world one of the first things we did was to join the SSCA. The Seven Seas Cruising Association. Over the years we were out cruising, we found the SSCA Bulletins to be invaluable when planning our routes. The input from hundreds of cruiser's all over the world gave us an insight on where the best cruising grounds were. The founders of SSCA were six liveaboard couples whose boats were berthed in Coronado, California: the Carstarphens, Shellback; the Maertins, Evening Star; The Minors, Tropic Bird; the Nissens, Norwind; the Rumseys, Black Dolphin; and the Slasors, Stardust. When Evening Star and Tropic Bird went cruising and sent back reports of their experiences to...

If you’re old enough, you may recall the revolt against the evils of “Rock & Roll.” Movies like Footloose (1964) & Don’t Knock The Rock (1956) and Juke Box Rhythm (1959) tell the story. Back then, governments dictated what could be broadcast – especially  NOT Rock and Roll!  So “Pirate”  radio stations were born!   In the UK, Radio Caroline led the charge and began transmitting tunes over AM radio from ships anchored offshore in international waters (Movie to watch: “Pirate Radio – The Boat That Rocked”) USA broadcast rules were challenged when XERB, just across the border in Mexico, fired up a powerful 150,000-watt AM signal (three times the USA limit).  Hosted by the great Wolfman Jack, un-censored pop and rock had come to...

Hector at Aumaris makes some of the best nautical jewelry there is! Yeah, okay, so I am a little prejudiced, as I actually helped develop...

The IKAROS Line thrower, the life of the raft-up party!

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